Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards - CTE 1

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extracurricular activity

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Extracurricular activities are before and after school activities

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curriculum

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A curriculum is what schools teach including courses taught and what is taught in each course, as well as how the courses are sequenced.

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school-based curriculum

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A school-based curriculum is set of curriculum standards in which teachers are involved in making decisions about what is taught in their classrooms and schools.

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self - contained classroom

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A self-contained classroom is a classroom in which the same teacher and group of students remain in one classroom for most of the day, with one teacher teaching most or all subjects

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abstract thinking

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Abstract thinking is the cognitive ability to understand concepts that are not directly observable or tangible.

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concrete thinking

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Concrete thinking is thinking that focuses on facts and actual experiences

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collaborative learning

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Collaborative learning is a way of learning in which students work in groups to solve problems together while learning social skills.

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postsecondary education

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Postsecondary education is education beyond high school, including colleges, universities, and vocational training.

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technical school

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A technical school is a school that offers specialized training in specific trades or technical fields.

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corporate trainer

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A corporate trainer is a teacher who provides education to the employees of business and industries.